DVP-M20P - Sony DVD Service Manual (repair manual). Page 5

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The use of optical instruments with 
this product will increase eye 
hazard. As the laser beam used in 
this CD/DVD player is harmful to 
eyes, do not attempt to disassemble 
the cabinet.
Refer servicing to qualified 
personnel only.

Safety
• To prevent fire or shock hazard, 

do not place objects filled with 
liquids, such as vases, on the 
apparatus.

Installing
• Do not install the unit in an 

inclined position. It is designed 
to be operated in a horizontal 
position only.

• Keep the unit and discs away 

from equipment with strong 
magnets, such as microwave 
ovens, or large loudspeakers.

• Do not place heavy objects on 

the unit.

• To keep the disc clean, handle 

the disc by its edge. Do not touch 
the surface.

• Do not expose the disc to direct 

sunlight or heat sources such as 
hot air ducts, or leave it in a car 
parked in direct sunlight as the 
temperature may rise 
considerably inside the car.

• After playing, store the disc in its 

case.

• Clean the disc with a cleaning 

cloth.
Wipe the disc from the centre 
out.

• Do not use solvents such as 

benzine, thinner, commercially 
available disc/lens cleaners, or 
anti-static spray intended for 
vinyl LPs.

• If you have printed the disc’s 

label, dry the label before 
playing.

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• Instructions in this manual describe the controls on the remote. You can also use the 

controls on the player if they have the same or similar names as those on the remote.

• “DVD” may be used as a general term for DVD VIDEOs, DVD+RWs/DVD+Rs and 

DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs.

• The meaning of the icons used in this manual is described below:

Functions available for DVD VIDEOs and DVD+RWs/DVD+Rs in +VR 
mode or DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs in video mode

Functions available for DVD-RWs in VR (Video Recording) mode

Functions available for VIDEO CDs (including Super VCDs or CD-Rs/
CD-RWs in video CD format or Super VCD format)

Functions available for music CDs or CD-Rs/CD-RWs in music CD format

Functions available for DATA CDs (CD-ROMs/CD-Rs/CD-RWs) 
containing MP3* audio tracks, and JPEG image files.

Functions available for DATA DVDs (DVD-ROMs/DVD+RWs/DVD+Rs/
DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs) containing MP3* audio tracks, and JPEG image files.

* MP3 (MPEG-1 Audio Layer III) is a standard format defined by ISO (International Organization for 

Standardization)/IEC (International Electrotechnical Commission) MPEG which compresses audio 
data.

“DVD+RW,” “DVD-RW,” “DVD+R,” 
“DVD-R,” “DVD VIDEO,” and “CD” logos 
are trademarks.

The player can play CD-ROMs/CD-Rs/CD-
RWs recorded in the following formats:
– music CD format
– video CD format
– MP3 audio tracks, JPEG image files of 

format conforming to ISO 9660* Level 1/
Level 2, or its extended format, Joliet

– KODAK Picture CD format

* A logical format of files and folders on CD-

ROMs, defined by ISO (International 
Organization for Standardization).

The player can play DVD-ROMs/
DVD+RWs/DVD-RWs/DVD+Rs/DVD-Rs 
recorded in the following format:
– MP3 audio tracks and JPEG image files of 

format conforming to UDF (Universal Disk 
Format).

The player cannot play the following discs:
• CD-ROMs/CD-Rs/CD-RWs other than 

those recorded in the formats listed on this 
page.

• CD-ROMs recorded in PHOTO CD format.
• Data part of CD-Extras.
• DVD Audio discs.
• HD layer on Super Audio CDs.

Also, the player cannot play the following 
discs:
• A DVD VIDEO with a different region 

code.

• A disc that has a non-standard shape (e.g., 

card, heart).

• A disc with paper or stickers on it.
• A disc that has the adhesive of cellophane 

tape or a sticker still left on it.

Your player has a region code printed on the 
back of the unit and only will play DVD 
VIDEOs (playback only) labelled with 
identical region codes. This system is used to 
protect copyrights.

DVD VIDEOs labelled 

 will also play on 

this player.

If you try to play any other DVD VIDEO, the 
message “Playback prohibited by area 
limitations.” will appear on the TV screen. 
Depending on the DVD VIDEO, there may 
be no region code indication, even though 
playing the DVD VIDEO is prohibited by 
area restrictions.

DVD VIDEO

DVD-RW/-R

DVD+RW/+R

VIDEO CD/
Music CD

CD-RW/-R

DVP–XXXX

00V 00Hz

00W

NO.

0-000-000-00

X

Region code

• Should any solid object or liquid fall into 

the cabinet, unplug the player and have it 
checked by qualified personnel before 
operating it any further.

• The player is not disconnected from the AC 

power source (mains) as long as it is 
connected to the wall outlet, even if the 
player itself has been turned off.

• If you are not going to use the player for a 

long time, be sure to disconnect the player 
from the wall outlet. To disconnect the AC 
power cord (mains lead), grasp the plug 
itself; never pull the cord.

• Place the player in a location with adequate 

ventilation to prevent heat build-up in the 
player.

• Do not place the player on a soft surface 

such as a rug.

• Do not place the player in a location near 

heat sources, or in a place subject to direct 
sunlight, excessive dust, or mechanical 
shock.

• If the player is brought directly from a cold 

to a warm location, or is placed in a very 
damp room, moisture may condense on the 
lenses inside the player. Should this occur, 
the player may not operate properly. In this 
case, remove the disc and leave the player 
turned on for about half an hour until the 
moisture evaporates.

• When you move the player, take out any 

discs. If you don’t, the disc may be 
damaged.

Do not turn up the volume while listening to 
a section with very low level inputs or no 
audio signals. If you do, the speakers may be 
damaged when a peak level section is played.

Clean the cabinet, panel, and controls with a 
soft cloth slightly moistened with a mild 
detergent solution. Do not use any type of 
abrasive pad, scouring powder or solvent 
such as alcohol or benzine.

If you have any questions or problems 
concerning your player, please consult your 
nearest Sony dealer.

Caution: This player is capable of holding a 
still video image or on-screen display image 
on your television screen indefinitely. If 
you leave the still video image or on-screen 
display image displayed on your TV for an 
extended period of time you risk permanent 
damage to your television screen. Plasma 
display panel televisions and projection 
televisions are susceptible to this.

This section is extracted from  instruction
manual. 2-586-019-13